Thread: New guy with brush question

Being a Newbie I placed this in the Newbie forum. I now see that it would be more appropriate to place it here.

I have a brush that I have had for years and I inherited from my grandfather. I would like to know more about it and I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction. The brush is labeled "dubl duck, M-2, professional use only, made in Germany". The handle appears to be aluminum, and the bristles are very soft and blond to orange in color, almost like human hair. I would like to know what the bristle truly is, if it is still made today, and if there is anyone else making them. Also, can I coat the aluminum handle, or replace the handle?

Thanks in advance

Hi,

It's most likely horse hair Dubl Duck brush (i.e. from a cult company) for neck, not actual lathering. Not made today. Post a photo, we'll be able to tell you more.

DD made shaving brushes too, for your good I hope that's one of them, not the one I think it may be

Cheers
Ivo

Its also possible it is nylon bristle. With age many of those turn a darker color. If its a pearl Duck Model which would be 1950s or later thats probably the case. Yea if we saw a picture that would ice it.

Thanks for the help guys. Here are the images.

Nylon for lather (vs horse for neck) - and it has seen better days. Try it out, tell us how it works

Cheers
Ivo

I don't think I would use that brush on my horse. Do your self a favor and get a new brush even if its an Omega Boar for a few bucks. relegate that one to the display shelf. Its served with distinction over time.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I don't think I would use that brush on my horse. Do your self a favor and get a new brush even if its an Omega Boar for a few bucks. relegate that one to the display shelf. Its served with distinction over time.

Agreed...............

Gentlemen, thanks for you sage advice and assistance with my question. This would explain why I can't enjoy any of these other brushes. As I mentioned, this one has been in my family and a part of my shaving routine for years. I can't help but compare all others to it. It may be worn, scuffed, and intended for other uses but, I love it. It is the softest thing I have tried and it never pokes or stabs me with a bristle. Using a boar bristle brush feels like waking up to a joust each morning compared to this brush. I was always confused by how the directions for other brushes talked about how much water you should leave in the brush when this one could hold twice as much. I had to learn to ignore convention and do what I felt was right. I will have to try one of the fancy silver tip brushes some day. Atleast I don't have to figure out what length of handle fits me best, as this one seems to be just right. Again, thanks for the help.